Duplicate of Author's Craft Literary Devices

An object or action that means something more than its literal meaning.

Authors create ___ through description, actions, speech, thoughts, interactions, relationships

A comparison of two unlikely items using "like" or "as".

A direct comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as".

An exaggerated comment or line used for effect and not mean to be taken literally.

The attitude an author takes toward the shape and life of the words. Funny, serious, etc.

a literary technique in which writers employ two or more characters in conversation.

Occurs when the author gives animals, objects, ideas, or actions, the qualities of humans.

is used to create a background to the present situation, place or person.

Language evoking one, some, or all of the five senses, sight, smell, taste, feel, hear.

is used to suggest an upcoming outcome to the story.